The incident occurred at a flat in Tower E of Imperia Esfera Phase-2 in Sector 37C when a portion of the projecting balcony gave way and crashed to the ground. Panic gripped residents of a luxury residential society in Gurugram after a balcony of an apartment in one of its towers suddenly collapsed on Wednesday morning, triggering fresh concerns over the structural safety of high-rise buildings in the city. No injuries were reported as the family occupying the flat escaped unhurt, but the incident has prompted residents to demand an immediate structural audit of all towers in the society.Balcony crashes from Gurugram luxury tower, family escapes; residents seek safety checks (Representative image)According to residents, the incident occurred at a flat in Tower E of Imperia Esfera Phase-2 in Sector 37C when a portion of the projecting balcony gave way and crashed to the ground. Family members were inside the apartment at the time, but none of them were standing on the balcony when it collapsed, averting what residents described as a "major tragedy". Photographs and videos of the damaged balcony circulated widely on social media, with chunks of concrete and reinforcement material seen scattered below.Also Read | 'Next 12 hours...': Nonstop rain chokes Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurugram; people asked to stay indoorsHemant Kumar, president of RWA of the society alleged that they have repeatedly flagged concerns regarding construction quality and maintenance to the developer and maintenance agency, claiming that the latest collapse has heightened fears about the safety of hundreds of families living in the township. “We have demanded that authorities immediately inspect the structural integrity of all residential towers instead of carrying out isolated repairs,” he said.Several residents said the incident has left families apprehensive about using balconies and common areas. “We want the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) and other government agencies to conduct an independent structural audit to determine whether similar defects exist elsewhere in the complex. Residents also sought accountability from the builder, alleging that any compromise in construction quality could pose a serious risk to life,” said Pardeep Kumar, a resident.Also Read | Home-cooked meals are getting costlier. Here's why your thali costs more nowOfficials said the incident was reported to the concerned authorities, and an inspection of the affected portion is expected to be carried out to ascertain the cause of the collapse. Residents said they would pursue the matter with the district administration and regulatory authorities until a comprehensive safety assessment of the society is undertaken.The incident has once again brought the spotlight on structural safety in Gurugram's high-rise residential complexes, where residents have repeatedly raised concerns over construction quality following several building-related incidents in recent years. Housing experts have stressed the need for periodic structural audits of ageing as well as occupied residential buildings to identify potential defects before they result in accidents.Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.Read More